Qualy: Rosberg grabs chaotic Hungarian pole

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Nico Rosberg claimed pole position in a chaotic qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix that saw Q1 red flagged four times and Lewis Hamilton having to lift in Q3.

A heavy downpour in the build-up to qualifying resulted in an extremely wet Hungaroring circuit and a 20-minute delay to qualifying.

“It’s pretty hairy out there,” said team boss Claire Williams. “There’s a lot of spray and standing water. The most important thing is the safety of our drivers.”

Qualifying got underway in improved conditions with Sergio Perez leading a Force India 1-2 when more showers arrived.

The session was red flagged, resumed when the weather improved a tad, and was red flagged again when Marcus Ericsson crashed in the barrier at Turn 4, burying his Sauber under the advertising boards.

This time Daniel Ricciardo led a Red Bull 1-2 with Q1 back underway as Q3 should have been ending. …

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